[OPEN] 1st child due late July/August 2011

[turtlebeach]

Got monitored To check babies heart rate and contractions have started I got sent home until they progress more... It's starting to hurt more now and I'm still leaking my waters loads (can't believe how much there is) my bump fundal height is smaller now than a few weeks ago! It's hopefully going to be today thou (they will induce tomorrow morning if things don't happen as there is risk of infection once waters have gone) but going by these pains it's all happening now!!! X

 

[SMFirst]

exciting turtle!!

 

[turtlebeach]

Rducky you won't be long. When I think about it I've had weird signs for days but didn't notice - I went crazy cleaning n tidying a few days ago. I've been feeling sick on and off for 2 days and last night my oh dreamt I gave birth... Just had strong contraction could barely talk it's hard to know when to go back in thou!! Lucky it's only 10 min drive away!! Just watching tv and on here to try and pass some time x

 

[rducky]

Turtle, sounds like things are moving along. How far apart are the contractions? I was told to go in when they are 5 minutes apart, lasting 1 minute each.

Yesterday, I started getting a lot of pelvic bone pain...feels like it's splitting apart. I'm wondering if it means that the baby's moved down even more. I hope so.

What time is it where you are?

 

[turtlebeach]

Sounds like it won't be long if your pelvis is doing that....

It's 17:15 here my waters broke at 8:30 this morning. I'm getting contractions roughly every 6 mins for about 30-40 secs I'm waiting longer till I phone to go back in thou as I'd rather be on my sofa watching tv than at a hospital... I think it will be a bit longer yet but we will see...

 

[rducky]

Yes, I think that's a good plan...stay home as long as you can because everything is just more comfortable in your own place!

I'm so excited for you!

Going to the midwife myself at 4pm...I'll ask her what she thinks about my pelvis.

 

[flyingduster]

omg turtle! How exciting!!!!!!!! FX and all the best wishes for you!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Sideways 8]

Yay turtle!!! Now I'm going to be stalking this thread like a mad woman!! hehehe!! I can't wait to see how things go! GOOD LUCK!!

 

[rducky]

Turtle? I guess you're either asleep or at the hospital...hope everything is going well!

 

[rducky]

So, AFM, I am not dilated at all but my cervix is soft. So I guess that's good...

Midwife suggested Red Raspberry Leaf tea and agreed for me to see about going to an acupuncturist. Gonna give them a call in the morning. She's got me nervous cuz she says she thinks "I've got a good size baby in there"...whatever that means!

 

[HarliRexx]

Hi ladies! So sorry for going MIA here the past couple months! I just got pretty overwhelmed with things and didn't have time to be on here. My husband was out of town for 3 weeks in June and I was still working so that left me pretty exhausted all the time. Was also having some major issues with my dogs that were physically and emotionally difficult to deal with while he was away. Thankfully he will be home now till the 2nd week in August and I am on my maternity leave so I can just relax now. Myself and the baby are doing well... just had another ultrasound cause the doc thought baby was measuring a little large for my dates, but turns out she seems to be pretty normal in size which is good! As for myself I guess just the normal 1 week to go aches and pains.... fatigue, back ache, increased pelvic pain/pressure etc.

Well I certainly hope the rest of your pregnancies have been going smoothly! I'm eager to read back a ways and catch up on what's been going on with everyone. Talk to you guys soon!

 

[rducky]

Harli, great to see you again! Glad everything is going well.

Turtle went in to labor yesterday so we're all waiting to hear from her!

 

[turtlebeach]

Hi all baby James was born yesterday weighing 5lbs 6oz he's tiny just like his mum but healthy and perfect and soooo sooo cute!!! I'm loving being a mum and can't wait for you all to join me soon. I've not had much sleep but am not tired as am still in amazment

Birth was long but went well. Just had gas n air n a bit of pain killer think it was Called dazamorphine or something. Had a few stitches but they don't hurt I've stayed in over night but they are letting me home later today.

X

 

[HarliRexx]

OMG that is awesome! I'm so glad the birth went smoothly and your precious little fella is healthy and doing well! CONGRATS! Enjoy these early moments of motherhood but take advantage of having the extra help while you are in hospital and rest up!

 

[SMFirst]

Congrats Turtle!! Put up pics when you can

 

[rducky]

Congrats, Turtle! Can't wait to see pics when you have a chance!

So that makes the 1st baby for our group on July 19th. We'll have to start our baby buddy thread soon, cuz I hope some more babies decide to join us soon!

Harli, how are you doing? I see your ticker says 39 weeks today. Any signs?

I was at the midwife on Monday, can't remember if I updated with this or not...She said that cervix is soft, but not dilated at the time. She's got me drinking Red Raspberry Leaf and Nettle tea and suggested acupuncture. I'm going tomorrow at 10am. The acupuncturist said not to come alone cuz she had a lady's water break in her treatment room last week. I've got my fingers crossed that I get a similar result (maybe not water breaking....but it could start something off!)

 

[HarliRexx]

Yep just a week to my due date now! So hard to believe! I don't have any feelings as far as if I'm close or not, but at my appt a week ago I was 1cm dilated, 75% effaced. I have another appt today so I'll update soon if there have been any changes. I know dilation and effacement arent necessarily good indicators of when you'll go into labor but it still makes me feel like things are progressing at least!

I've heard great things about accupuncture and labor. I'm so eager to hear what kind of results you have with it! FX'd for you!

 

[HarliRexx]

Rducky it looks like you recently had your 1st wedding anniversary... congrats!

 

[MissSazra]

Congratulations turtle, what fabulous news! Xx

 

[flyingduster]

Ooooooh congrats turtle!!!!!! Can't wait to see photos!! What a tiny boy, but he sounds perfect! How does it feel to REALLY be a mum!??